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Owen C. Ross

Case from Huntington, WV dated Aug 04, 1901

Victim Details

Owen C. Ross

Male

Huntington

WV

1901-08-04

25

Owen

C. Ross

06/28/2026

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Police Officer Owen C. Ross, a 25-year-old officer from Huntington, West Virginia, met a tragic end on August 4, 1901. His death was the result of a confrontation with a wealthy and well-connected local political figure who had been commissioned as a Deputy United States Marshal.

On the day of the incident, Officer Ross was performing his duties as the patrol wagon driver, tasked with transporting a prisoner to jail for a local offense. During this routine assignment, the Deputy United St ...
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    01/31/2024
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    08/23/2023
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